Florida State, Florida officials deny report of trashed locker room

TALLAHASSEE — Amid rumors that Florida football players vandalized the visiting locker room at Florida State following the Gators' 31-7 loss here on Saturday, a Florida State athletic department official said the visiting locker room was left in no worse condition than it normally is following a game.

Rob Wilson, a Florida State athletic department spokesman, said the rumors were "considerably" overblown that Florida State's visiting locker room had been damaged by Florida players.

"To make it clear they did not trash the locker room in any way," Wilson said.

The Rivals.com-affiliated website that covers Florida State reported on Monday night that the Gators had "trashed" their locker room after their 24-point loss. Wilson said he spent time on Tuesday trying to refute the report.

Florida officials also said there was no problem with the locker room.

"Our equipment staff checked with their equipment staff today and they said there was nothing out of the ordinary," said UF spokesman Steve McClain.